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Finance Manager - Highly Successful PE-backed Financial Services Business - Central London Based (Flexible working)
Cedar is partnered with a highly successful, PE-backed Financial Services business to appoint a Finance Manager. The role pays £60,000 to £65,000 and is based in Central London, with two-four days flexible working per week in the office. Our client is a high-growth Financial Services business operating in a complex, multi-entity environment. The finance function is continuing to evolve alongside the wider business, with a strong focus on improving reporting, controls, processes and overall efficiency.
The role reports directly into the CFO and sits within a high-calibre team and offers broad exposure across finance, commercial and operational stakeholders. This Finance Manager will take ownership of a broad range of reporting, analysis, FP&A, control and statutory responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:
*Managing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting across multiple entities
*Month-end close and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
*Overseeing statutory accounts and supporting the external audit process
*Supporting FP&A, budgeting and forecasting activity
*Key business partner to the various business units
*Working closely with wider finance and operational teams on key projects
*Strengthening financial controls, reporting processes and governance
*Identifying opportunities to simplify and automate existing processes
*Producing clear analysis and supporting senior finance stakeholders
Candidate Profile
*Recently qualified accountant ACA from a top ten accountancy practice
*Strong financial reporting and control background
*Experience within a complex, multi-entity organisation
*Good technical accounting knowledge
*Strong stakeholder management skills
*Comfortable improving processes within a fast-moving environment
*Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Salary & Benefits - The Finance Manager position offers:
*£60,000 to £65,000 salary + Bonus
*Highly impressive London offices and location
*Flexible days per week in the office with a collaborative and driven team
*Exposure to a fast-growing, industry-leading, PE-backed financial services business
*Broad involvement across reporting, controls and finance improvement projects